Monday-to-Saturday pattern, effective 5 September 2026 — checked 22 September 2026
Departures 1–10 / 10
Departures 1–10 / 10
Operator
Baker Trayte Marine Ltd
Map – Hayling Ferry
| Fare type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, single | £4.00 |
| Senior / Child, single | £4.00 |
| Infant (under 3), single | £1.00 |
| Family, return (2 adults + 2 children) | £25.00 |
| Adult, 10-trip ticket | £35.00 |
| Senior / Child, 10-trip ticket | £30.00 |
| Adult, 20-trip ticket | £65.00 |
| Senior / Child, 20-trip ticket | £55.00 |
| Schoolchild, 40-trip ticket (schooldays only) | £60.00 |
Fares are 'valid 3 April 2026 until further notice' per the operator's own fares sheet, checked 22 September 2026. There is no return ticket for an individual adult, senior or child — every passenger buys a single each way — but a two-adult, two-children family return exists as its own product, alongside 10/20/40-trip books. Contactless payment is preferred on board. Bicycles are carried free, subject to space. All fares in pounds sterling (GBP).
The Hayling Ferry is a small foot-passenger and bicycle boat that crosses the narrow entrance to Langstone Harbour, linking Ferry Point on Hayling Island with Eastney Point on the Portsmouth side. It replaced an older chain-ferry link that had closed, and its current operator, Baker Trayte Marine, relaunched the crossing in August 2016 using a purpose-built boat, the Pride of Hayling, licensed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to carry 63 passengers. Baker Trayte itself is a marine services company based at the Camber in Old Portsmouth, with a background in workboats and contracts for the Ministry of Defence and Wightlink; the ferry was a new venture alongside that core business, and the service marked ten years of continuous operation in August 2026.
Unlike many seasonal UK foot-ferries, this one genuinely runs all year, seven days a week, switching between Winter, Spring and Summer timetables as the operator judges demand. The pattern published here took effect on 5 September 2026: on Mondays to Saturdays the first boat leaves Hayling at 07:40 and the last at 18:40, roughly every 45 minutes to an hour; Sundays and public holidays start later, at 08:45, and run on a similar but slightly different grid. Selected crossings are timed to connect with the Stagecoach 25 bus route linking the ferry to central Portsmouth and Hayling Island.
The fare structure is simple: a single adult or senior/child crossing costs £4.00, an infant under three costs £1.00, and there is no return ticket for an individual — only a £25.00 family return covering two adults and two children, plus 10, 20 and 40-trip books for regular travellers. Bicycles are carried free of charge, subject to space, and contactless card payment is preferred over cash. Because the crossing sits right at the harbour mouth, sea conditions and wind can disrupt sailings at short notice; the operator posts any cancellations to its Facebook page rather than running a live departure board, so it is worth checking ahead in poor weather.
- Arrive at the slipway a few minutes before departure; vehicle queues build quickly in summer.
- Check the operator's notices before travelling — tides, weather and maintenance affect sailings.
- Confirm accepted payment methods: several crossings are contactless-only.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Unlike many small UK ferries it operates year-round, seven days a week, moving between Winter, Spring and Summer timetables rather than closing for part of the year.
An adult, senior or child single crossing is £4.00, and an infant under three is £1.00. There is no individual return fare — only a £25.00 family return for two adults and two children — plus discounted 10, 20 and 40-trip tickets for regulars.
Yes, bicycles are carried free of charge, subject to available space on board.
Roughly every 45 minutes to an hour, Monday to Saturday from 07:40 (Hayling) until the last sailing at 18:40, with a later, slightly different pattern on Sundays and public holidays starting at 08:45.
From Ferry Point on Hayling Island (Ferry Road, PO11 0DF) or from Eastney Point on the Portsmouth side (PO4 9LD), at the narrow entrance to Langstone Harbour.
Baker Trayte Marine Ltd, a Portsmouth-based marine services company that relaunched the crossing in August 2016 using its own boat, the Pride of Hayling, and has run it continuously since — marking ten years of service in August 2026.
Yes, contactless card payment is preferred, though the operator's timetable also references cash and ticket books as options for regular users.
It can — the crossing sits at an exposed harbour entrance. The operator posts any weather-related cancellations to its Facebook page rather than running a live departure board, so check ahead in rough conditions or call the crew on 07500 194854.